Airbus A380-800

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An Emirates Airbus A380-800, the world's largest passenger aircraft, awaits departure on a sunny day.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Standard Emirates livery

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 71.0

Emirates A380 stands out but foreground clutter, tilt, and slight haze lower clarity and impact.

Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Largest passenger airliner ever built and mainstay of Emirates\' long-haul fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates is the largest A380 operator — over 100 in fleet, but A380 production ended in 2021, making it increasingly rare.

Record Flights

Used on some of the world\'s longest and highest-capacity routes, such as Dubai-Los Angeles and Dubai-Auckland.

Safety & Events

The A380 has been involved in several high-profile events, but is regarded as very safe. Notably, Emirates A380s were operated on world\'s first scheduled A380 fifth-freedom route (Bangkok-Hong Kong) and emergency landings with engine issues (unrelated to this frame).

Future Outlook

Still flying at Emirates but increasingly rare as other airlines retire the type; expected to remain in Emirates service into the late 2030s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (variant depends on subfleet)

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (Emirates configuration: ~517–615 passengers)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~89 dB takeoff)

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